Waggoner Creek Elementary School

6335 Gibson Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waggoner Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waggoner Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Waggoner Creek Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Waggoner Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waggoner Creek Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#1446 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
37%
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50-54%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
53%
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Black
22%
13%
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White
60%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waggoner Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Waggoner Creek Elementary School is ranked #1446 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Waggoner Creek Elementary School?
304 students attend Waggoner Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Waggoner Creek Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waggoner Creek Elementary School?
Waggoner Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waggoner Creek Elementary School offer ?
Waggoner Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Waggoner Creek Elementary School part of?
Waggoner Creek Elementary School is part of Texarkana ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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